The Reineta apples from El Bierzo are known for their delicious flavour and excellent quality, and are one of the references for fruit in Castile-Leon.

The Reineta apple is grown in several regions on the Iberian Peninsula, but the topological and climatic conditions in the El Bierzo region of Leon are especially favourable for the production of a high quality apple. It has a proper balance between acid and a high sugar content, making it a highly valued variety of apple. Since January 2002 it has been considered a Protected Denomination of Origin product by the European Union. Its appearance is squatty, wider than it is tall, with a short petiole, and it is usually a large fruit. Its colour is pale green, not shiny, with a characteristic rust over much of the skin surface. It is consistent to the touch and not very grainy, and it may be consumed both fresh and baked.